Cosmetic surgery is no longer a fringe conversation in Ghana. From rhinoplasty to liposuction and body contouring, aesthetic procedures are increasingly normalized, and this is mostly shaped by social media, global beauty standards, and a growing private health care market.

But beneath this rising demand lies a quieter, more complex question: What if the problem is not the body, but the mind’s perception of the body?

To be fair, many experienced cosmetic …

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Aloma Isaac Junior, a Nigerian comedian popularly known as Zicsaloma, recently underwent rhinoplasty. This intervention exposed deep-rooted biases about masculinity, beauty, and body autonomy in Africa. Instead of curiosity or support, his decision was met with mockery, outrage, and accusations of self-hate.

This backlash reveals a cultural blind spot. Plastic surgery is often seen as an indulgence for women, while men are expected to accept their looks as they are. Medical …

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Recently, I completed a rotation at the plastic surgery department of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana. Reflecting on this experience, I realized a few things. My perception of plastic surgery practice was naive and uninformed. This experience has been an eye-opener as it has challenged preconceived notions and revealed the multifaceted nature of this wonderful specialty. However, I recognize that most African students do not have the same opportunity. Only a …

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